Title 17 — ZoningDivision II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones

Chapter 17.204 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES

Lompoc Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Lompoc

§ 17.204.010. Zones Established.

The City is divided into zones that implement the General Plan as zones shown in Table 17.204.010.A:

Table 17.204.010.A: Zones Established Table 17.204.010.A: Zones Established
Zone Symbol Name of Zone General Plan Designations
Implemented by Zone
Residential Zones
RA Residential Agriculture Very Low Density Residential
R-1 Single-Family Residential Low Density Residential
R-2 Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential
Table 17.204.010.A: Zones Established Table 17.204.010.A: Zones Established
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Zone Symbol Name of Zone General Plan Designations
Implemented by Zone
R-3 High Density Residential High Density Residential
MH Residential Mobile Home Park Medium Density Residential
Commercial Zones
CC Convenience Center Neighborhood Commercial
CB Central Business General Commercial
OTC Old Town Commercial Old Town Commercial
PCD Planned Commercial Development General Commercial, H Street Corridor
Infll Area
Industrial Zones
I Industrial Industrial
BP Business Park Business Park
Other Zones
MU Mixed Use Mixed Use
PF Public Facilities and Institutional Community Facility
OS Open Space Open Space
SP Specifc Plan
Overlay Zones
AO Airport Overlay
CRO Cultural Resources Overlay
SO Southside Overlay Southside Residential Overlay
PD Planned Development Overlay
SEO Special Event Overlay
HSO H Street Overlay H Street Corridor Infll Area

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.204.020. Zoning Map.

The Zoning Map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zone boundaries, and other information on the map, has been adopted by the Council in compliance with Government Code § 65800 et seq., and is hereby incorporated into this Zoning Code by reference. (Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.204.030. Interpretations of Zoning Map Boundaries.

  • A. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the Zoning Map, the boundary shall be deemed to be along the nearest street or lot line. However, if a zone boundary divides a parcel, and the boundary line is not specified by distances printed on the Zoning Map, the location of the boundary shall be determined by using the scale appearing on the Zoning Map.

  • B. If additional uncertainty exists, location of such boundary(ies) shall be resolved in compliance with Subsection 17.108.030.A.

  • C. All streets adjoining a residential zone shall be considered part of that residential zone for purposes of California Vehicle Code § 22507.5 .

  • (Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.204.040. Amendments to Zoning Map.

Amendments to the Zoning Map shall follow the process established in Chapter 17.604 (Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan Amendments). (Ord. 1670(19) § 11)

§ 17.204.050. Pre-Zoning.

  • A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to provide local implementation of the authority granted cities by Government Code § 65859 , relating to pre-zoning of property prior to annexation by the City.

  • B. Pre-Zoning Required. Before the annexation to the City of any property, the sponsor of any annexations shall file an application for pre-zoning of the subject property to be annexed and the City shall establish the zone(s) that will be in effect on the effective date of the annexation.

  • C. Same as Zoning Map Amendments. The process for pre-zoning property to be annexed to the City shall be the same as is specified in Chapter 17.604 (Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan Amendments).

  • D. Compliance with Plans. The Zoning shall be in compliance with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

  • E. Pre-Zoning.

    1. Any property lying outside of, but adjacent to the City limits and inside its sphere of influence, may be pre-zoned with a City zone classification in compliance with Government Code § 65859 and this Chapter.
  1. If any property has been pre-zoned in this manner, the assigned zone classification shall become effective at the same time the annexation of the property becomes effective.

(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)